why is imprimir used reflexively?

Question

Why is the verb imprimir used reflexively?

Answer 1

¡Hola!, Jmlynski:

When you look at the conjugations for 'imprimir', found here ----> imprimir, one of the first things you read is this;

This verb cannot be reflexive.

 

However, you may have seen that verb used together with the reflexive pronoun 'se'. Have a look at one of the reference pages written by Lazarus1907 about the uses of 'se' found here ----> Uses of 'se'. See if you can identify a use other than reflexive that may have mislead you to thinking about reflexive usage.

Muchos saludos/Best regards,

Moe

Answer 2

"Imprimir" is not used as reflexive, but it can become pronominal (i.e. take the reflexive pronoun) in some uncommon situations, such as in lorenzo9's example, or passive, like in this example:

Las tarjetas se imprimieron muy bien - The cards were printed very well

Answer 3

Sentences like:

Vio la mujer la más bonita del mundo y su sonrisa se imprimió en su corazón.

may look reflexive, but they're not.

Answer 4

Can you give an example? Our dictionary page on imprimir does not show a reflexive or pronomial form.